Dr. Wang’s recent research efforts include (1) stopover ecology of migratory birds at the southern Cumberland Plateau of northern Alabama; (2) wildlife (amphibians, reptiles and birds) response to anthropogenic habitat and landscape alternations such as forest management practices and urbanization; (3) breeding distribution and biology of Cerulean Warblers; (4) classification ofland types for forest management based on GIS, remotely sensed data and statistical models; and (5) avian biology and conservation in China.Dr. Wang’s research has been supported by organizations or agencies such as NSF, USDA, Forest Service, EPA, State of Alabama, TNC, and private landowners.Dr. Wang’s students have received various scholarships and awards from agencies such as NSF, EPA, NASA, and USA.